IZEA Worldwide (IZEA)
NASDAQ:IZEA
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 18, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.05Last Year’s EPS
-0.01Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a predominantly positive strategic and financial reset: management executed a deliberate pivot away from lower-margin, noncore customers and achieved a meaningful turnaround—breakeven net income, improved cash operating profit, a strong cash balance, a 40%+ reduction in operating costs, and scaled enterprise accounts with double- or triple-digit growth. These positives offset short-term revenue declines (FY revenue down 13%, Q4 down 45%, bookings down 27%) that were largely strategic and expected to depress near-term comparables. Management guides for bookings recovery in early 2026 and revenue growth in H2 2026. Overall, the narrative emphasizes durable breakeven economics, sustained cash strength, and a path to scalable profitability despite transitory headwinds from client rationalization and external market disruptions.Company Guidance
Return to Profitability and Net Profit Swing
Delivered breakeven net income for FY2025 and achieved a net profit swing of $18.9 million year-over-year, marking a first for the company and a notable microcap turnaround.
Operating Cost Reduction
Reduced annual cash operating costs by over 40% (approximately $10 million), resulting in a restructured cost base and sustainable operating discipline.
Positive Cash Operating Profit
Recovered cash operating profit to $0.7 million for the year compared to a $11.1 million cash operating loss in the prior year, ending the cash burn.
Strong Cash Position and No Debt
Ended FY2025 with $50.9 million in cash and cash equivalents (down only $0.2 million year-over-year) and continued to operate with zero debt, providing balance sheet flexibility for M&A and growth.
Enterprise Account Expansion
Scaled five enterprise accounts to exceed $1 million each, with each account delivering double- or triple-digit growth, and overall enterprise account growth materially outpacing the market.
Stabilized Managed Services (Excluding Hoozu)
Managed services revenue (excluding divested Hoozu) finished the year down a modest 2%, demonstrating relative stability despite strategic portfolio changes and macro headwinds.
Improved Quarterly Profitability Metrics
Q4 results showed material improvement: operating expenses down to $4.4 million (40% YoY decline), Q4 net loss narrowed to $1.2 million ($0.07/share) from $4.6 million ($0.27/share) prior year, and adjusted EBITDA improved to negative $0.9 million from negative $2.0 million.
Pipeline and Strategic M&A Activity
Sales pipeline reached a year-high with larger pitch invitations; management is actively pursuing M&A targets to accelerate enterprise capabilities and expects acquisitions could be accretive given current low operating margins.
IZEA Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
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IZEA Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 17, 2026 | $3.76 | $3.60 | -4.26% |
Nov 12, 2025 | $4.97 | $4.89 | -1.61% |
Aug 12, 2025 | $3.86 | $3.62 | -6.22% |
May 13, 2025 | $2.29 | $2.72 | +18.78% |
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FAQ
When does IZEA Worldwide (IZEA) report earnings?
IZEA Worldwide (IZEA) is schdueled to report earning on May 18, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
What is IZEA Worldwide (IZEA) earnings time?
IZEA Worldwide (IZEA) earnings time is at May 18, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is IZEA EPS forecast?
IZEA EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is -0.05.